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Residents in the dark

A Watford Avenue resident, who was shocked to find the police in the street when she looked out of the window this morning, said: “it took me by surprise.

“I thought something serious was happening but I’m not sure what is going on.

“We never have any drama or trouble down here. It’s strange really.”

11:38

Focus on two properties

Armed officers focussed attentions on two properties specifically, one in Watford Avenue and one in Wickenby Avenue.

Armed officers were standing in the driveway of a neighbouring property in Watford Avenue.

A bystander, said: “It’s not uncommon to see armed police nowadays is it.

“It’s not worrying as such. They haven’t done much really. I have no idea what’s going on.”

11:15

Police leave scene suddenly

Police have abruptly left the scene all at once.

11:14

Police knocking on doors

A workman, who has been working on a property in Watford Avenue, said police arrived at about 9.30am. He said: “They have been knocking on doors. We haven’t seen anybody being taken away though. Not a lot has happened but they have had their guns out.”

11:12

A heavy police presence

Police respond to armed incident in Watford Avenue, Grimsby

11:11

A planned operation?

It is understood it is a planned operation, but this has not been officially confirmed

11:01

More pictures from the scene

Police respond to armed incident in Watford Avenue, Grimsby

11:00

Five police vehicles on scene

There are five police vehicle at the scene in Watford Avenue, plus the armed response unit